Decentralized Systems & Applications

As a lifelong bookworm and serial note-taker, our speaker Stefanie spent years collecting insights from literary podcasts, magazine previews, and personal reading lists. Things got even more interesting with the discovery of reading challenges, such as *“read a book with over 500 pages”* or *“a book featuring magical creatures that aren’t dragons.”* The result of trying to organize all of this? **NarraLune** — a Python-based application designed to connect a curated book database with an intelligent matching framework. In this talk, we’ll explore how NarraLune: * Uses structured SQL filtering to manage and query book data * Applies genre inference to enrich metadata * Integrates generative language models to recommend books for diverse and creative challenge prompts Stefanie will walk us through the concept and architecture of the system, share practical insights into Python and AI integration, and reflect on how personal interests can evolve into meaningful technical projects. No coding knowledge is required to follow the talk This meetup will take place in the reading room (Lesesaal) of Zentralbibliothek Zürich. **Agenda** 18:00 Arrival 18:15 Talk and discussion 19:15 Wrap up All genders welcome! We expect all participants of our meetup to abide by the PyLadies code of conduct: [http://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/](http://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/)

Join us an meet the Zurich community of prediction market traders, geopolitical forecasters, sports bettors, effective altruists, and people interested in forecasting all types of events. **In this meet up we will come together and grab a beer and talk about prediction market** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prediction_market](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prediction_market) , their application to varius field and industries, best practise to predict events and forecasting in general. **During the meet up we discuss as well the top event by volume on polymarket for the week** of the event: [https://polymarket.com/](https://polymarket.com/) and how it resolve Feel free also to come and propose your event to forecast **++++ WE WILL NOT DISCUSS FINANCIAL MARKET RELETED TOPICS (e.g., stock treading, crypto, option trading ect.) ++++**

**AWS Community GameDay Europe is coming!** Strategy. Fun. Collaboration. We will join \~**50 User Groups across Europe** for a unique event: an **international, synchronized AWS Community GameDay**, powered by the European AWS community. 🧩 **A custom set of challenges makes this GameDay one of a kind** Get hands-on with **AI, security and cloud-native** challenges — no slides, no tutorials. A common scoreboard with global and local prices. Come with a friend, a team, or solo - we’ll form teams of **2 to 4 people on site**. **What is an AWS GameDay?** An AWS GameDay is a team-based, competitive learning experience that transforms cloud training into an immersive, high-energy event. Unlike traditional workshops where participants follow step-by-step instructions, GameDay drops teams into a live AWS environment with real infrastructure—often broken, misconfigured, or under attack—and challenges them to figure out solutions on their own. **What makes it a unique experience** * No step-by-step guides—teams must explore, experiment, and problem-solve * Real AWS accounts with actual running infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, S3, databases) * Time pressure creates urgency and forces prioritization decisions * Competitive leaderboard visible to all teams drives engagement * Points lost for poor decisions (overspending, downtime, security gaps) teach consequences **Format** Teams of 2-4 people compete over 2 hours. Each team receives access to their own AWS environment with pre-deployed infrastructure. **⚠️⚠️⚠️ BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP ⚠️⚠️⚠️** Registration closing on March 13th!!! **Note:** Because there are some global limitations on the number of attendees, is better if you register before March 10th. **AGENDA** **📅** Tuesday, March 17th 🕔 17:00 Doors open ➖ 17:15 15-minutes session to get familiar with the AWS Web Console ➖ 17:45 Teams composition 🚀 18:00 Game starts! All locations connected live across Europe, we’ll kick off together, on time. 🎉 20:30 Global and local winners with prices 🍕🥤 Pizza and drinks offered during the event 📍 RedHat Office Switzerland (1St. Floor) **Compete live with AWS User Groups across Europe, all playing the same scenario at the same time.** Full list of locations: [https://www.awsgameday.eu/](https://www.awsgameday.eu/) **NOTE**: if you join our meetup group for the first time, remember also to reply to this event RSVP! **Attendees that didn't registered properly** providing the required information **cannot participate to the game** (we/AWS need time to prepare cloud environments)

We support the amazing community event **Swiss Microsoft Security Summit 2026** in March. Check your availability and make sure to grab a ticket now. Visit the event website for more Informations: [Swiss Microsoft Security Summit 2026](https://cybersecurity-summit.ch/swiss-microsoft-security-summit-2026) **About the Summit** The Swiss Microsoft Security Summit is an event for cybersecurity professionals in Switzerland. Organized by Microsoft MVPs and community leaders, it serves as a platform for education, collaboration, and innovation in Microsoft Security and Compliance. Join us to learn, connect, and grow in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity.

**Ready to Speak Up with Confidence? Join Us at WintiSpeakers! 🎤💥** Discover how fun and rewarding public speaking can be with WintiSpeakers! Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen advanced skills, our club offers a friendly and supportive environment for learning, practicing, and growing as a speaker. **Why Join WintiSpeakers?** * **Develop Public Speaking Skills**: Get hands-on experience with prepared speeches, impromptu speaking, and structured feedback. * **Build Confidence**: Speak in front of an encouraging audience and see your self-confidence soar. * **Improve Your English**: Practice and refine your English communication skills in a supportive setting. * **Leadership Opportunities**: Gain experience leading meetings and teams, perfect for enhancing workplace and international communication. **What to Expect:** Our meetings are relaxed yet structured, making it easy to jump in and learn. Each session includes: * **Prepared Speeches**: Members present speeches to improve their speaking abilities. * **Impromptu Speaking**: Fun, quick-speaking activities to help you think on your feet. * **Feedback & Encouragement**: Gain valuable insights from peers to refine your skills. **Guests Are Always Welcome!** Curious to try it out? Guests can join for free, and we usually have 2–3 new faces each meeting. It’s a great way to experience the club and see how Toastmasters can help you become the confident speaker and leader you want to be! *** *“Joining WintiSpeakers changed my life – I went from avoiding the stage to owning it!”* – Nico *“The skills and friendships I’ve gained here have been incredible. This is the best step you can take for your career and personal growth!”* – Kai **Connect with us to learn more:** [Website](https://winti-speakers.ch/) \| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wintispeakers) \| [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wintispeakers) \| Email: info@winti\-speakers\.ch

Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our **Open Coffee sessions** bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives. Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community. **Who joins:** Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world. **How to prepare** * Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared * Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring * Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss **About the Organizer – [SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator](https://taac.startupinvestoraccelerator.com/)** SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals. **Next opportunities:** Stay in the loop by visiting the SIA website and following SIA on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-investor-accelerator/). * **[Startups](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile)**[ Express your Interest here](https://gust.com/organizations/transatlantic-angel-conference/public_profile) \- You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition\. * **[Investors](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform)**[ Express your Interest here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfER36gKV9uLA4iR5MQ_Xev1S-dzUacLn-6mBpofa3Y4uCYgw/viewform) \- Explore our hands\-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence\.

Anybody who wants to practice their programming skills is welcome. We share our ideas, learn from each other, do some exercise, ask questions, etc. This meetup is the best for those who want to improve their skills by programming and learning in a group If you want to learn more about our Co-Learning, please have a look at our website: [https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/](https://opentechschool-zurich.github.io/) \*\*\* We have a chat group you can join to get more information: [https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org](https://app.element.io/#/room/#ots-zh:matrix.org) (You need to create a free account if you don't already have one) Remote participants are also welcome. You first need to join the Element chat and then get into the video call that we start at around 19:00 (if we forget, pleas ping us in the Element chat!) \*\*\* Our main languages are Python and Javascript, but we welcome every programming languages. Some of the skills we can help you learning: * Python and * ... PyGame (Zero / Play) -.... Flask * ... Jupyter and data science -... PySide2 / PyQt * ... Shoebot * C++ and * ... Qt * ... cmake * ... and modern C++ * Flutter for Apps * PHP and * ... Vue.js * ... Wordpress * JS and React.js We have a few Github repository that can be interesting to browse:: https://github.com/opentechschool-zurich/

**Erfolgreiche Führung und Transformation: mit Systemdenken, Kybernetik, VSM und Co.** In einem vertrauensvollen und ungezwungenen Rahmen führen wir einen Diskussionsmarktplatz im [Lean Coffee ](https://www.innovation.wiki/de/method/lean-coffee/)Format durch. Als Gleichgesinnte kommen wir in den Austausch, teilen Erfahrungen, besprechen Anliegen und unterstützen einander bei Fragen. 💡 **Themenvorschläge** sind sowohl im Vorfeld (an: fabienne.steffen@evitive.net) als auch direkt am Meetup willkommen. Freut euch auf inspirierende Gespräche, neue Lernimpulse und den Austausch mit interessanten Persönlichkeiten. Wir bitten um pünktliches Erscheinen. Warme und kalte Getränke stehen bereit.

**[External link to officially register](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)** **Explore AI Capabilities with Grafana Cloud & AI-SQUARE** After the great success of the AI Apéro in Bern on January 21, we are excited to bring the format to Basel on March 19. We are pleased to host the [Grafana Labs](https://grafana.com/?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8U4EVw5HOtb9k5v6hWdblISYi1-O6tgtvXX3ywqXZGwi_1EwyHm5vqImI-Zwxyq4_spL2h) team for an evening dedicated to AI, observability, and hands-on insights in a relaxed Apéro setting. **Agenda highlights** * [Grafana Labs:](https://grafana.com/) background and journey into AI & Machine Learning * Practical use cases: how AI & ML can support and simplify daily operations * Live demo: Grafana Assistant, the context-aware chatbot integrated into Grafana Cloud * [AI-SQUARE](https://ai-square.ch/) update: latest developments of our AI-driven decision platform for software staging management * Open discussion & networking Apéro We look forward to welcoming you in Basel! The Swiss Digital Network team ***[Agenda and registration](https://swiss-digital-network.ch/ai-apero-basel/)***

Systemaufstellungen sind eine effektive, verblüffende und tiefwirkende Transformationsmethode. Sie ermöglichen Dir, emotionale Blockaden und Muster, die zwischen Dir und Deinen Zielen oder wichtigen Menschen in Deinem Leben stehen, zu fühlen, zu integrieren und zu verändern. Es eröffnet sich Dir ein neuer Zugang zu unmittelbaren Lösungen und neuen Handlungsmöglichkeiten. Dabei wird ein inneres, zuvor unbewusstes Bild eines bestimmten Themas in eine räumliche Darstellung übersetzt. Das heisst, dass Du andere Teilnehmer des Workshops aussuchst, die für die Aspekte oder Personen in Deinem Bild/System stehen. Für Dich und die Stellvertreter in Deinem System wird sichtbar und fühlbar, welche innere Dynamik in Dir wirkt in Bezug auf Dein Anliegen: Was oder wer hat einen zu grossen oder zu kleinen Einfluss in Deinem Leben? Welche Aspekte oder Personen behindern Deinen Fortschritt? Was oder wen gilt es zu verabschieden? Welche Menschen oder Elemente hast Du bisher als wichtige Wirkkraft übersehen? Was oder wen gilt es in Dein Leben zu integrieren? Durch gezielte Interventionen kannst Du in Deiner Aufstellung etwas verstehen, verändern, vergeben, loslassen, mehr Raum geben, was Dir vorher nicht möglich oder bewusst war. Mit eigener Aufstellung: CHF 295 Als Stellvertreter/in: Kostenlos Anmeldung unter: https://rebekkathommen.ch/systemaufstellungen/ Teilnehmerzahl: mind. 3, max. 4 mit eigener Aufstellung Dauer: pro Aufstellung stehen 45–60min zur Verfügung

**IN-PERSON** meetup at **Digicomp** Note: This meetup takes place on the **5th** floor! Please note: * **Please do only reserve a seat, if you really plan to attend.** * **Seats are not limited. No need to "block" a seat.** * **If you will attend, please register quickly** * **Please unregister if you cannot make it.** *** AGENDA * 18:00 Welcome * 18:05 **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** * 19:00 Drinks, Food and Networking * 19:30 **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** * 20:30 end **Session 1: "Can your data be SOVEREIGN WITH Microsoft?" by Oliver Dörr and Patrick Fontana** Oliver and Patrick will provide a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty and the Sovereign Solution Stack. Oliver and Patrick will cut through the noise of recent announcements, offering clarity on how Azure Local and M365 Local are integral components of Microsoft's sovereignty story. They will delve into what's next for Cloud for Sovereignty and explore practical applications, demonstrating how enterprises and partners can effectively leverage Cloud for Sovereignty in real-world scenarios. This is a must-attend session for anyone looking to understand the evolving landscape of data residency, compliance, and control within the Microsoft ecosystem. We will also get news on Azure Local & Rack Aware deployments as well as Azure Local in disconnected mode & Sovereign AI. **About Oliver** Oliver Dörr is an EMEA-Field CTO for ISVs at Microsoft, international speaker, lecturer, and startup coach who empowers Europe’s most innovative ISVs and digital native companies to scale securely through cloud, AI, and strategic transformation. With over 20 years of global IT experience across healthcare, financial services, and space, he had several chances to demonstrate turning complex challenges into lasting business impacts, that are secure, operable and lastly with sovereign options in mind. As a passionate educator and lifelong learner, Oliver shapes the next generation of cloud talent through university lecturing, thought leadership, and hands‑on mentorship, especially within the European innovation ecosystem. **About Patrick** Patrick Fontana is a Cloud & AI Specialist at Microsoft with 25 years of experience designing and operating hybrid solutions for public sector, defense, and highly regulated infrastructures. He focuses on sovereign and hybrid cloud architectures that balance digital sovereignty, security, and compliance with the freedom to innovate. His work is driven by enabling innovation spaces where modern cloud and AI technologies accelerate transformation without compromising trust, resilience, or governance. **Session 2: "Protect your Cloud Environment with Azure Policies" by Thomas Hafermalz** This session is about how to ensure a secure & compliant cloud environment with Azure Policies. It shows how it works, how to use them & what are the best practices in the development process. It also shows pitfalls and technical issue examples in a demo section. **About Thomas** Thomas has been working as a consultant & trainer in Azure Infrastructure, Architecture and Automation for many years. He likes to share his knowledge in blogs, articles and community events. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomashafermalz/ Blog: https://thomashafermalz.net/ **The event is, as always, free of charge and held in English.** Please reserve a seat and cancel if you cannot make it. Thank you! This event is sponsored by Digicomp Thanks a lot for supporting the Swiss Azure Community!

Join the GDG Cloud Zürich community for an evening of technical talks on Google Cloud, real-world insights, and networking with local practitioners. This meetup is intended for developers, architects, and engineers working with Google Cloud technologies. Agenda ⏰ 17:30: Doors open ⏰ 17:55: Doors close (late entry may not be possible due to building security) ⏰ 18:00: Welcome – Graham Polley, Thomas Hug, Filippo Broggini, Erin La, Alessandro Recca and Rachel Werner (organizers) ⏰ 18:05: Talk 1 – Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloads, Natalie Godec, Zencore ⏰ 18:35: Talk 2 – How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World Outages, Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, Google ⏰ 19:05: Networking & Apéro – Supported by Google Cloud, Zencore, ABB, and Datwave Talk details Talk 1 Title: Fundamentals of securing your GCP workloadsSpeaker: Natalie Godec, ZencoreDescription: So you've vibe-coded your Super Smart AI Agentic App and are ready to set it free on the Internet. You are sure it will do well, it solves this amazing use-case, with such clever technology! You pick your favourite cloud provider, decide on a runtime - perhaps, Kubernetes or Cloud Run - buy a domain, ask Gemini to wire up a deployment pipeline. Happy days! But here's the thing. You can't vibe-code security. Every single thing you deploy to the cloud needs to be secured. And it's a hard task! Even for cybersecurity professionals. But fret not. Cloud providers, such as Google Cloud, have already put in the work to make your job easier. And in this talk, you will learn the fundamentals of securing your workloads, (almost) end-to-end. Talk 2 Title: How Google SREs Use Gemini CLI to Solve Real-World OutagesSpeaker: Riccardo Carlesso & Ramón Medrano Llamas, GoogleDescription: Google Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) use Gemini CLI to accelerate mitigation during live production outages. Acting as a tightly constrained, terminal-based agent, it uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to integrate live operational data. This allows operators to quickly triage alerts, execute human-approved fixes, pinpoint codebase bugs, and generate automated postmortems, ultimately eliminating toil and speeding up recovery. Call for speakers Interested in speaking at a future GDG Cloud Zürich event? Submit your proposal here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUUqeMrb6KD1zanhJ8ve5ZB-v7Z-VRHkxWVjA0NUwLyWavLg/viewform Agenda --- Hosted By Thomas Hug, Founder & CEO Filippo Broggini, Organizer Alessandro Recca, Organizer Rachel Werner, Organizer Erin La, Organizer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-zurich-presents-gdg-cloud-zurich-19-march-2026-meetup-32/.

**DON’T BRING A BACKLOG TO A GUNFIGHT!** Product managers talk about features. Executives talk about revenue. Money Stories are how product and technical leaders translate what they are building into how it will make money and why that work is essential. In terms that their audience understands. And product leaders need to understand how they are really measured to get the resources and respect they expect. **Bio:** Rich has led product teams for 40 years, including six B2B software startups (3 exits) and 15 interim CPO roles. Today, he coaches product leaders. Rich is the author of "Money Stories: Communicating the Value of Product Work" and "The Art of Product Management." He been blogging about software product management since 2002 and launched the first Product Camps. ### 🗓️ Event Details * **Date:** March 19, 2026 * **Time:** 18:30 – 20:30 * **Location:** Swisscom Office, Aargauerstrasse 10, 8048 Zürich (A huge thanks to our hosts!) * **Bonus:** Rich will be giving away a limited number of **free books** to attendees! *** ### 🎤 What to Expect [Rich Mironov ](https://www.mironov.com/)has been a product executive and "coach to the stars" for over 30 years. In this session, he will dive into the messy reality of product leadership, scaling organizations, and why "the tech" is often the easiest part of the job. **The Agenda:** * **18:30:** Doors Open & Welcome Drinks * **19:00:** Keynote by Rich Mironov * **19:45:** Q&A * **20:15:** Networking & Book Giveaway *** ### 🎟️ Join Us! Spaces are limited due to venue capacity at Swisscom. Don’t miss your chance to meet one of the original pioneers of the product management craft and connect with the Product Academy community.

Greetings Analytics & AI Dreamers! Get ready for another round of analytics inspiration at IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics & AI Lounge 10.0! **AI** or **agents** or **Analytics** is your topic? **Even not yet being skilled in these topics or being an IBM client: COME and JOIN our community for learning and exchanging! In this release we show the latest and greatest developments in Analytics & AI.** Since our last release we have two innovations: * Starting one our later to be inline with your existing work & travel plans * Adding a pure AI topic to the agenda Join us for another round of thrilling discussions, mind-blowing insights, and an opportunity to connect with other data lovers. We promise an engaging experience where analytics enthusiasts come together to explore the depths of: * **Hot topic 1: Project Bob: AI-First Development for Faster, Higher-Quality Software** * **Hot topic 2: Contextual Sensitive Data Intelligence - Unlock Your Enterprise Data** **Lounge Logistics:** * *Date:* March 19th, 2026 * *Time:* 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (2x 45 minutes of analytics & AI excitement, followed by a delightful Apero) * *Place:* IBM location, Vulkanstrasse 106, 8010 Zurich, 4th floor (registration & welcome 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM) * *Format:* In-person * ***MANDATORY***\* because of logistics: please **register** also on the IBM page to plan building entrance and the Apero\*: [here](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing) Don't miss this opportunity to increase your analytics & AI skills, share insights, and connect with like-minded professionals. Secure your spot now for an evening filled with laughter, learning, and a renewed appreciation for making numbers fun! For those unable to attend, no worries! Simply drop us an email, and we'll promptly provide you with a recording of the session. Mark your calendars, reserve your spot, and get ready for another round of analytics awesomeness. Let's make IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics Lounge 10.0 even more spectacular than the first nine! Please use addit. this link [here ](https://www.ibm.com/events/reg/flow/ibm/FLO8EBMB/landing/page/landing)to register in parallel on the IBM-page. See you there, ready to dream data once again!

Join the CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group for a dynamic afternoon of B2B networking! This event is perfect for professionals looking to expand their business connections, share insights, and foster collaboration within the community. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, build relationships, and grow your network in a supportive environment. Connect with like-minded individuals, explore potential partnerships, and discover new opportunities for professional growth. Don't miss out on this chance to enhance your business network and take your career to the next level with CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind Group! We meet the 4th Monday of every month from 11am-1pm. Welcome and general networking from 11am - 11:30am with core meeting 11;30 - 12:30 and a final round of networking from 12:30 - 1pm.

Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way. In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents. In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding. What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025 Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows. **Speakers Bio:** Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/) Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry. Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/) **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

## **Columbus Bitcoin Meetup – Event** Join us for another great evening dedicated to Bitcoin, learning, and community. We will be gathering in the private room at Olentangy Brewery for an evening of conversation, education, and fellowship with fellow Bitcoiners. This special event will feature three guest speakers sharing insights from across the Bitcoin ecosystem. ### **Guest Speakers** **Lindsay Faust** Relationship Manager at River **Andrew Tilmann** CEO of the Midwest Bitcoin Summit **Carlos Estrada** Founder of Coin Vigilante In addition to speaking during the event, Andrew Tilmann will also be available for a meet and greet. This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming Midwest Bitcoin Summit, taking place September 23 and 24 at the Columbus Convention Center. ### **Midwest Bitcoin Summit Discount** Early Bird pricing ends **April 1st**, but you can still save **21%** by using the promo code: **COLUMBUS** Use the link below to apply the discount: [https://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/columbusbitcoinmeetup/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=columbus](https://tickets.midwestbtc.com/affiliate/columbusbitcoinmeetup/event/midwest-bitcoin-summit-2026/?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=columbus) ### **Event Details** This will be a three hour event, with speakers beginning just before 7:00 PM. There will be plenty of time afterward for networking, meeting new friends, and continuing the conversation. Food will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there! ***

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** Web Forms gave .NET developers a powerful abstraction for building reusable UI controls long before design systems were a thing. Web Components finally bring that same idea to the browser natively. This session explores how the Web Forms mindset translates into Custom Elements, Shadow DOM, and HTML templates. We’ll examine how Web Components enable design systems that work across frameworks, how they differ from server‑driven controls, and why they’re becoming a foundational layer for modern UI. Whether you’re maintaining legacy apps or building greenfield projects, you’ll leave with a practical understanding of how to apply familiar patterns in a modern, standards‑based way. **YouTube Link** TBA

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In this local meeting, you will discover knowledge that you can use to get over the past. The key to improving your personal motivation, self-confidence, and happiness is to get over your painful memories. When you become free of your past, you will be free from stress, anger, anxiety and depression. Studies show that negative emotions can affect your health. By being free of negative emotions, believe it or not, you will most likely even look younger, feel more energetic, and become healthier! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is brought to you by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Builders, creators, architects, admins, consultants - come one, come all. This one's for you. We're bringing a little friendly competition to the Columbus ServiceNow community while highlighting the cool things people have built on the platform. Five presenters will take the stage to showcase something they've built, solved, designed, or imagined on the ServiceNow platform - and a panel of judges (plus YOU, our amazing audience) will score them live. So basically, America's Got Talent but make it ServiceNow's Got Talent. Bring a notepad if you'd like 'cause you'll definitely be learning something new. Each presenter gets 10 minutes max to wow the crowd with: • A demo • A real-world business solution • A bold idea • A UX transformation • Or a creative use of the platform Judging Criteria: 🏆 Business Value 🚀 Innovation ✨ User Experience This event is about celebrating ideas, sharing knowledge, and showing how ServiceNow can drive both business impact and meaningful user value. Come learn. Come support. Come get inspired. Refreshments and bites will be provided. And maybe next time… you’ll be on stage.